Category: figurative

Over on my Facebook page, in response to yesterday's photo, Grandstand, Thea had this to say:

John! I hope you can share an image of that fabulous painting you did years ago after the first Charreada visit. The title is PADRE HIJO HIJO ( Father Son Son) it is such a powerful image of this subject and “family love”.

The first is a composite, actually, of Charros from that first Charreada and the Lienzo Charro Constituyentes in Mexico City. It represents the multi-generational nature of the Charro tradition.

Familia is based on a photograph I took in Mexico City's Lagunilla Market. I saw this proud grandfather outfitting the older brother in his new elaborate Charro costume, and knew I would have to paint them.

Like this:

Hmmm, this painting is based, loosely, on the face of a carved, polychromed antique Santo. But I can hardly resist thinking of it as a portrait of a young Oscar Wilde. Not exactly a Saint. What, or whom, do you see? At any rate, I thoroughly enjoyed pushing the paint around. If you know my work, you know I've spent most of my career covering my tracks, hiding and sublimating my brush strokes. I'm starting to feel like a painter!

Daily Painting Auctions since Sunday, August 01, 2010

Every day, John Farnsworth will post a new 6 x 6 inch oil painting to this blog. (Or, at times, a watercolor.)

Bookmark this site, A Farnsworth A Day, and come back tomorrow for our daily email auction. Or sign up now to receive updates and a fresh new image each day direct to your email.

Bidding will close at noon MST on Aug 01, 2014.

How do I bid?

Starting Bid $200.00 (USD) by email to: bid@johnfarnsworth.com

The winning bidder will be notified by email the following day. Paintings will be shipped as soon as the paint dries to insure safe packing. (Please allow two weeks).

Bonus:

A free 6 x 9 inch original watercolor will be awarded to the highest bidder during the month of july.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, just drop me an email at farnsworthgallery@newmex.com or call me at 505-982-4561.

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